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Green Bay Packers draft 2019: Pre-combine big board top 12

By Brian Sampson

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 1: Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Ohio Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 1: Nick Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Ohio Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 06: Brian Burns #99 of the Florida State Seminoles causes a fumble by N’Kosi Perry #5 of the Miami Hurricanes in the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 06: Brian Burns #99 of the Florida State Seminoles causes a fumble by N’Kosi Perry #5 of the Miami Hurricanes in the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

9. Brian Burns, EDGE, Florida State

Burns is the second straight edge-rusher on this list and he would be a great pickup for the Packers. Burns is in the conversation for the second-best edge pass-rusher in the draft. He’s got great size (6-foot-5) and all the athletic traits to make him a force in the NFL.

Burns doesn’t only rely on his athletic abilities to succeed. He is a very polished pass-rusher and has a bevy of moves to get after the quarterback. He has a high ceiling and could be a game-changer for whoever drafts him. Hopefully, it’s the Packers.

8. Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama

On the surface, the Packers don’t have a glaring need at offensive tackle. David Bakhtiari holds down the left side and is one of the absolute best in the game. Bryan Bulaga is pretty good in his own right. Unfortunately, Bulaga has struggled mightily with injuries over his career and isn’t dependable to play all 16 games.

In a draft class that lacks an elite offensive tackle, Williams is the best of the group. He has the skills to be able to start right away and would be a good fit in new head coach’s Matt LaFleur’s run-first offensive scheme. If he slipped to No. 12, it would be a tough choice, but Williams’ talent is undeniable.

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